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Re:‘Brexit’: The Vote That Could Sink Britain's Economy by oarsinsync on Monday May 23, 2016 @11:44AM (#11754574)
> The fact that the BNP and UKIP are solidly behind an exit should be a good indication that it's terrible.

While I'm absolutely not a supporter of the BNP or UKIP in any way, their endorsement of something doesn't automatically make it a bad idea.

If it does, then what does it mean when both the Conservative party, as well as many high level US officials (the President, military generals, intelligence chiefs) all come out in favour of the UK staying in the EU? Does that not ring any alarm bells?

EDIT: note, I am deliberately cherry picking the supporters to make the point. I'm aware they're not the only people in support of staying in the EU. Much like I'm sure the person I'm replying to is aware that the BNP and UKIP aren't the only people in favour of leaving, and has chosen them to make his point.

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Re:‘Brexit’: The Vote That Could Sink Britain's Economy by abritinthebay on Tuesday May 24, 2016 @02:04AM (#11759268)
> their endorsement of something doesn't automatically make it a bad idea

True, but it does heavily cast a massive amount of doubt upon it. At least adds evidence that a lot of the Pro reasons may be based on... less than sensible ideas.

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